The more desirable the job opening, the greater competition applicants are likely to face. Now, however, new research suggests that when multiple individuals interview for a job on the same day, they are compared to one another, rather than being evaluated on how good of a fit they are for the position they applied for. […]
Archive | February, 2013
Brain abnormalities common among veterans with TBI
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider traumatic brain injury (TBI) to be a serious public health problem, as it affects approximately 1.7 million people on an annual basis. This condition, which is typically the result of a blow to the head, is especially common among veterans who become injured while serving their country. […]
How to prepare for an online job interview
In a world driven by technology, not every job interview has to take place in person, or even over the phone. These days, it is not uncommon for some companies to schedule an online interview with applicants. If job seekers agree to sit for a web-based conversation, they are going to want to take it […]
Athletes found to have strong mental processing abilities
In society, there is a misconception that those who are more athletic tend not to be as smart as bookish individuals. This is certainly not true, and the results of an IQ test can quickly put this myth to rest. However, if people still need convincing, they may want to turn to the findings of […]
Preschool linked to higher IQ in children
Parents who wish to provide their children with a strong start to their academic careers may already plan on sending them to preschool. It is likely parents understand how much early childhood education programs can benefit their kids' personal and academic development. What they may not realize is that preschool could actually boost their IQ […]
Anorexic individuals’ brains may have ‘connection errors’
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders states that around 1 percent of adolescent girls have anorexia nervosa, and an estimated 0.5 to 3.7 percent of women also suffer from the disorder. In a recent study, researchers from several German institutions found that there could be "connection errors" in these individuals' brains that […]
Engineers may be less empathetic than people in other professions
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurse and veterinarian are just two professions in which compassion is considered an essential trait. Unlike healthcare, engineering is not considered to be a field in which compassion is a key characteristic. Perhaps this is why the researchers behind a recent study found that engineering students […]